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Eating disorder

It is a psychological disorder characterized by severe abnormalities in eating behavior that manifests through uncontrollable and irrational food consumption, triggering episodes of distress and depression

Within the types of eating disorders, we find:

Anorexia nervosa, which is a disorder characterized by an intense desire to lose weight, fear of gaining weight, and a severe distortion of body image leading individuals to see themselves as overweight.
It is more common among teenagers and young women, although men of the same age groups also suffer from it, although less frequently.

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Bulimia nervosa is characterized by a loss of control over eating behavior, involving excessive food intake in a short period, followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain or obesity such as self-induced vomiting, fasting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or excessive exercise. Similar to anorexia nervosa, there's an excessive concern with body image and weight gain.

Binge eating disorder is characterized by consuming large amounts of food in a short period, leading to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other cardiovascular diseases.

Both anorexia and bulimia present commonalities and distinctive features.

Common aspects:
Distorted perception of their body.
Displeasure/dislike of their body image.
Female predominance.
Social withdrawal due to their physical appearance.
Forbidden foods or meals.
Anxiety after each intake.
Feelings of guilt after each intake.

Distinguishing aspects:

ANOREXIA NERVOSA
Age of onset: Early
Weight at disease onset: Low or normal
Clinical presentation: Evidence of the disease
Hyperactivity: Increased
Degree of control over food intake: Greater control
Associated psychopathology: Lower
Self-harm: Lower
Bulimia Nervosa
Age of onset: Later
Weight at disease onset: Normal or with a history of obesity
Clinical presentation: Less evidence of the disease
Hyperactivity: Lower
– Grado de control sobre la alimentación: Menor control
– Psicopatología asociada: Mayor (depresión, bipolaridad, cleptomanía, toxicomanía…)
– Autolisis: Mayor

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